Eskom warns of high risk load shedding on thursday

JOHANNESBURG – While South Africans wait for the energy regulators announcement on Eskom’s application for yet another tariff hike, the power utility says there’s once again a high risk of rotational load shedding on Thursday.

Eskom says the system remains tight and vulnerable but load shedding will only be implemented if absolutely necessary.

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Residents and businesses have been urged to use electricity sparingly.